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The Show Behind Show, God Forgive Sean Edition
On this Salcedo Storm Podcast: Chris & Sean discuss Easter, the Dem's love affair with criminal...
Texas A&M ‘Queer Theory’ Class Promotes Radical Gender Ideology
A student wishing to enroll in the class must have 6 hours of prerequisite Women’s and Gender Studies coursework already completed.
Former Student Accuses Azle ISD Coach of Past ‘Improper Relationship’
High school softball coach Carlos Font was arrested and charged with a felony.
Federal Jury Delivers Guilty Verdict in Houston ISD Bribery Case
A former Houston ISD employee and a district vendor were found guilty after a weeks-long trial.
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State Vendor IGT Violated Its Contract With the Texas Lottery Commission
Although its contract bars IGT Solutions Corporation from donating in Texas, a review of campaign finance records shows that IGT has influenced policymakers directly and indirectly. IGT is the lottery operator for the Texas Lottery Commission and is responsible for...
Harris County Bonds Out Man Charged in Murder of Deputy Sheriff
Dremone Francis is facing capital murder and evidence tampering charges for his role in the murder of Harris County Deputy Fernando Esqueda. 248th District Court Judge Hilary Unger declined a no-bond request by the former district attorney and granted Francis a $1...
Aldine ISD Will Close 6 Schools Due to Enrollment Loss
Aldine Independent School District trustees voted to close six schools, marking the ninth closure since 2024, as the North Houston district grapples with declining enrollment and a growing budget deficit. During a meeting on Tuesday, trustees voted to close six...
US Sen. Cornyn Backs Texas in Fight for Judicial Finality
U.S. Sen. John Cornyn of Texas has filed an amicus brief in support of Texas' position in the case of Rivers v. Guerrero, which is currently before the U.S. Supreme Court. The case centers on the interpretation of the Antiterrorism and Effective Death Penalty Act...
Libraries Could Lose Funding for Hosting Drag Queen Story Hours Under Senate Proposal
State taxpayer funds could soon be removed from libraries that host “drag queen story hours,” in which men dressed as women read books to young children. Senate Bill 18 by State Sen. Bryan Hughes (R–Mineola) would cut off state and local funding to libraries that...
Amid Concerns Surrounding Texas Lottery, Senators Approve Courier Ban
Days after Texas Lottery commissioners faced widespread criticism from state lawmakers, Texas senators have sent a measure banning lottery courier services to the House for approval. Senate Bill 28, filed by State Sen. Bob Hall (R-Edgewood), passed 31-0 in quick...
State Rep. Leach Refiles Mail Ballot Measure Gov. Abbott Vetoed in 2023
Republican State Rep. Jeff Leach of Allen has refiled a measure that Gov. Greg Abbott vetoed in 2023. Leach’s House Bill 3162 is purportedly aimed at expanding the voting rights of disabled Texans by allowing “certain voters” access to an electronic absentee ballot. ...
A&M Geography Course Teaches Gender Is “Social Construct”
A Texas A&M course in geography is promoting gender identity, intersectionality, and critical race theory. As such, it satisfies the university’s "international and cultural diversity" requirement. In a slideshow presentation for Intro to Human Geography, a module...
TEA Takes Over Another Texas School District After ‘Decades of Dysfunction’
Another school district has been taken over by the Texas Education Agency due to mismanagement by elected board members. Texas Education Commissioner Mike Morath announced last week that his agency had appointed a new seven-member board of managers and a new...